“Limited Scope” Representation, or “Unbundled Legal Services” are specific identified services to be purchased from your lawyer on a separate hourly basis, rather than paying for a lawyer's services with a large deposit or general “retainer."

While on a retainer, the lawyer performs all legal work needed for a certain matter. However, when limited scope or unbundled services are purchased, only those specific services, which are identified and agreed upon between the client and the lawyer, are performed for the client by the lawyer.  Some of the commonly requested unbundled legal services are listed below:

Reviewing Documents:

An attorney is hired to review documents prepared by another lawyer, a mediator, or by a legal document assistant and to advise the client regarding the legal effect of the document.  Ms. Hirvela, a family law attorney, is hired to review Marital Settlement Agreements, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements.

Consulting:

Parties in “pro per” often feel more comfortable when they have a “consulting” attorney, whether the matter is being handled in mediation or in litigation. The “consulting attorney” is someone who can provide legal guidance to the client, without attending court, at a fraction of the cost of full representation.

Consultations include assistance and review of Marital Settlement Agreements, "MSA," Prenuptial or Cohabitation Agreements, and other legal documents. 

Drafting:

Unbundled or limited scope services include drafting legal documents such as Marital Settlement Agreements, and Prenuptial or Postnuptial agreements. (See FAQ's)

LIMITED SCOPE OR UNBUNDLED SERVICES

VENTURA COUNTY DIVORCE MEDIATOR

COLLABORATIVE ATTORNEY

"Divorce Without Court" lowers your costs and lessens your stress.

Email: ellen@hirvelalaw.com

Phone: (805) 482-9340

          Member State Bar of California, Ventura County Bar Association

Member Coalition for Collaborative Divorce

Member International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

(805) 482-9340

Ellen Hirvela Russell